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DS09 EYU

2009 Vauxhall Corsa

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,655 mi
Last recorded103,655 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Corsa59,147 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 EYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 103,655 miles

Front Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 103,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 94,037 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 94,037 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 88,979 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 88,977 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount / bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 85,416 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 81,664 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 78,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2020 77,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp damaged

Fail 13 May 2020 77,103 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp damaged

Pass 17 May 2019 75,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged

Fail 17 May 2019 75,099 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp damaged

Pass 17 May 2018 72,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 69,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine oil pressure switch leaking

exhaust corroded slightly

Fail 15 May 2017 69,717 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine oil pressure switch leaking

exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 16 May 2016 67,584 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 65,105 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 63,351 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 56,389 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,412 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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DS09 EYU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 59,147 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS09 EYU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DS09 EYU registered?

DS09 EYU is a 2009 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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